With those pre-Christmas bowls out of the way, you begin to see some of the better teams get their shots on the big stage — big-name teams with big-name players.
We are hitting the midpoint of the season, and we've already seen some surprises. Oklahoma's stunning loss to Iowa State last Saturday (along with TCU's win over West Virginia) has put the Big 12 title back up for grabs. This week could see more of the same.
Temperatures may be falling, but conference play is just heating up. Week 6 of the NCAA football season has most teams settling into their conference schedules, jostling for position in what may be a chaotic middle portion of the season.
Huge upsets, surprising loses and super star performances – Week 1 of NCAA football had it all. With teams reeling or glowing from a glorious opening week, Week 2 promises to be just as exciting.